XGIMI's "Elfin Flip 4K" and "Elfin Flip Laser" Break "Makuake" Record, Exceeding 636 Million Yen in Crowdfunding

XGIMI, a smart projector brand, announced that its "Elfin Flip 4K" and "Elfin Flip Laser," which began pre-sale on the crowdfunding service "Makuake" on April 23, 2026 (Thu), have collectively raised 636,889,100 yen from 5,717 supporters (as of June 30, 2026, 1:30 PM JST). This achievement has set a new record for the highest crowdfunding amount in the history of "Makuake," surpassing over 50,000 projects on the platform.

The project garnered significant attention immediately upon its launch, receiving support from a wide range of individuals beyond just the electronics category. Support continued to grow daily from the first day of its launch, leading to this record-breaking achievement. We sincerely thank everyone for their immense support.

The pre-sale on "Makuake" is scheduled to end on July 23, 2026 (Thu) at 10:00 PM JST. For more details, please refer to the project page below.

"Makuake" Page: https://www.makuake.com/project/elfinflip/

※1 As of June 30, 2026. Self-researched.

"Elfin Flip 4K" Product Overview

Featuring a slim design with a 150° rotatable gimbal, it allows for flexible placement, including projection onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, seamlessly integrating into everyday environments.

Equipped with the latest generation Nichia Chemical Industries 3-color laser (QuaLas® RGB series) and an optical zoom of 0.98–1.3:1, it achieves a high brightness of 1600 ISO lumens with 4K resolution, combined with high installation flexibility. Furthermore, it boasts gaming performance with a low latency of 1ms※2 and support for ALLM/VRR, along with Harman Kardon speakers. This is the top-tier model in the series, offering a comprehensive experience in picture quality, sound, and operability. It runs on the Google TV OS.

※2 Measured in XGIMI's laboratory under conditions of 1080p / 120Hz, Game Mode ON, VRR ON, Auto Keystone Correction OFF.

Key Features of "Elfin Flip 4K"

- Slim Design and High Installation Flexibility

The 150° rotatable gimbal integrated design allows for flexible installation tailored to your lifestyle, including projection onto walls and ceilings. Its slim profile allows it to be stored neatly in limited spaces such as bookshelves, blending naturally into your living space.

- 1600 ISO Lumens Brightness

Projects clear images even in bright daylight.

- Equipped with Optical Zoom

Features an optical zoom of 0.98–1.3:1, rare in its price range, allowing adjustment of projection size without compromising image quality. It enables large-screen projection with a shorter throw distance even in compact spaces. A 100-inch projection can be achieved from a distance of approximately 2.17m (this data is a reference value for screen size at a throw ratio of 0.98:1).

Enjoy a large-screen experience without sacrificing image quality, even in limited spaces.

- Adopted Nichia Chemical Industries Latest Generation NUMB42 3-Color Laser

(QuaLas® RGB Series)

Equipped with Nichia Chemical Industries' latest generation 3-color laser, which received an Academy Award for Technical Achievement※3. It establishes a foundation for high image quality from the light source level, achieving high brightness, high color reproducibility, and high stability.

※3 2024 Academy Award for Technical Achievement, Technical Achievement Award. Recipients (titles omitted): Yoshitaka Nakatsu, Yoji Nagao, Tsuyoshi Hirao, Tomonori Morizumi, Kazuma Takatsuru. For the development of laser diodes for cinema laser projection systems by Nichia Chemical Industries.

- Low Latency

Suitable for gaming. In addition to 1ms low latency, it supports ALLM and VRR. It achieves low-latency, tear-free smooth video display, providing an immersive gaming experience on a large screen.

- Harman Kardon Speakers

Despite its slim and lightweight body, it is equipped with Harman Kardon speakers. They cover the entire room with sufficient volume and support Dolby Audio and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, expressing depth and three-dimensionality in sound. You can enjoy high-quality daily movie viewing without connecting external speakers.

- More Advanced Smart Experience

Features include automatic keystone correction, autofocus, automatic obstacle avoidance, automatic screen fit, wall color adaptation, and eye-protection functions.

"Elfin Flip Laser" Product Overview

Featuring a slim design with a 150° rotatable gimbal, it allows for flexible placement, including projection onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, seamlessly integrating into everyday environments. It uses Nichia Chemical Industries' latest generation NUMB42 3-color laser (QuaLas® RGB series) to achieve 1600 ISO lumens high brightness and rich color reproduction. While it has Full HD resolution, you can enjoy a vibrant visual experience unique to laser light sources. It runs on the Google TV OS.

Sales Period

Product Name: Elfin Flip 4K

"Makuake" Pre-sale Start Date: April 23, 2026 (Thu)

Standard Retail Price: 206,800 yen (tax included)

※ Early bird discount available on "Makuake"

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https://www.makuake.com/project/elfinflip/

Product Name: Elfin Flip Laser

"Makuake" Pre-sale Start Date: April 23, 2026 (Thu)

Standard Retail Price: 139,800 yen (tax included)

※ Early bird discount available on "Makuake"

Specifications List

※ Regarding brightness, the brightness performance has been re-evaluated and corrected from the previously announced 1500 lumens on March 16 to 1600 lumens.

About XGIMI

XGIMI, established in 2013, is a next-generation projector brand chosen in over 100 countries and regions, including the United States, Europe, and Japan, characterized by its beautiful visuals and overwhelming ease of use. In 2014, the year after its establishment, it launched its first-generation smart projector and created a stir in the projector industry with its innovative product concepts and excellent user experience. Since then, XGIMI has continued to manufacture various models of smart projectors in partnership with globally renowned companies such as Harman Kardon, Google, and Texas Instruments. As an industry-leading pioneer with the world's No. 1 global home projector market shipment volume for three consecutive years※, over 7 million units shipped worldwide, and over 8,000 stores, XGIMI constantly strives to develop the best home and portable projectors for everyone to enjoy through innovative technology and sophisticated design.

XGIMI Official Website: https://jp.xgimi.com/

※ Based on RUNTO's "RUNTO_2025 Global Projector Market Quarterly Shipment Report"